Originally reported as Emerald Ash Borer (Agrilus planipennis)
Submitter does not have a specimen
About a week ago I noticed a beautiful emerald-green beetle on my kitchen windowsill. I had never seen one in the thirty-five years I have lived here, so I knew it was something kind of special. I considered trying to catch it but was busy and didn't know who to report it to, so I went about my business. It was gone a few minutes later when I returned. I am certain that it was an emerald ash borer beetle.
I don't know if this report will be of value to you, but if by chance you are setting traps to catch them, around my home might be a good place to set a trap or two. I am sorry I didn't catch it or report it earlier, but I just found out about you in the Statesman Journal. I'll quickly report any other sighting.
https://www.oregon.gov/oda/programs/IPPM/SurveyTreatment/Documents/EABLookAlikes.pdf
For trapping, we are at the end of the season where adults are flying about. Trapping season is June 1 - Sept 1. Traps and the training to run them are for local government agencies and state agencies. We did have a number of traps in your area this year. Check out the trap status here:
https://geo.maps.arcgis.com/apps/mapviewer/index.html?webmap=e7969fabb08f4d369e06fa95d73645de
Thanks again for your report.
Wyatt Williams
Sept. 3, 2024, 7:10 a.m.